It's that time of year when county fairs across the state become a must-stop destination for some of country music's biggest stars.

This weekend, country fans heading a few miles west from Milwaukee will find two big shows at the Jefferson County Fair (503 N Jackson Ave. in Jefferson). Tonight at 7, Gloriana is joined by former "American Idol" contestant Casey James on the grandstand. Saturday night, it's Little Big Town headlining at the fairgrounds with Madison-based Madison County opening. With a mix of first-come, first-serve general admission seating included with fair admission and reserved spots at an additional price point, the shows can be an affordable way to catch these acts in a unique setting. General admission to the Jefferson County Fair is $10, with a few money-saving deals outlined on the event's website. | July 12, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

TV news anchor Ron Burgundy has come down in the world in more ways than one. In the new film formally opening in theaters Wednesday, a jobless Burgundy, played by Will Ferrell, ends up working the graveyard shift at a new 24-hour cable news station. The usual hijinks prevail as he stumbles his way back to the top. | Dec. 17, 2013»Read Full Article(32)

Milwaukee County residents take note. Free Mondays at the Milwaukee Public Museum end this month. The longtime policy will be replaced by a Thank-You Thursday program.

County residents will receive free general admission on the first Thursday of every month as part of the new program. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each Thursday. Adults residents must present valid photo identification showing residency and children must be accompanied by an adult showing proof of residency to receive free admission. | Dec. 17, 2013»Read Full Article(1)

The painting, which looks like a detail of the American flag in monochromatic blues, went from an original bid of 99 cents to nearly $100,000 by Tuesday morning. So far, there have been 98 bids on the work. The auction ends Saturday. | Dec. 17, 2013»Read Full Article(82)

Country music lost one of its finest voices Monday with the death of Ray Price. Living to the age of 87 years old, Price was one of those rare bona fide legends whose life reads like a time capsule, yet he remained relevant in the genre that he helped shape right until the end. | Dec. 17, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

The state of Milwaukee's hip-hop music scene - and how to connect underground artists with audiences - will be on the table from 5 to 8 tonight at Translator, 415 E. Menomonee St., in the latest installment of the TAG Talks networking series, featuring the owners of local label Uni-Fi Records. Admission is free.